Renters’ Rights Act

Labour’s housing policies will push more kids into poverty

Author: Mick Roberts

8th December 2025, 7 months ago | 1

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she’s lifting half a million children out of poverty. Hang on a minute, how’s she doing...

Landlords must stay signed up to Ombudsman as scheme set to become mandatory

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 7 months ago | 23

The government has confirmed landlords will need to stay signed up to the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, even after they’ve...

Government issues guidance on court eviction process for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2025, 7 months ago | 15

The government has issued guidance for landlords on the process they will need to follow to evict tenants under the...

Landlords face lengthy court delays ahead of Section 21 abolition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 7 months ago | 2

Landlords continue to wait weeks to gain court hearings to regain possession, as the Renters’ Rights Act could trigger an...

Rent arrears drop but landlords tighten referencing checks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Despite rental arrears falling, tenants may face stricter referencing checks ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act. Data by Reposit reveals...

Landlords face crackdown under Renters’ Rights Act as councils gain powers to issue hefty fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 7 months ago | 6

The government has warned landlords they could face fines of up to £40,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act. The government...

Rent increase rules for landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2025, 7 months ago | 9

The government has issued guidance on how rent increases will work under the Renters’ Rights Act. Tenants will be able...

Government guidance confirms end of fixed-term tenancies and claims move will empower tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2025, 7 months ago | 6

The government claim that ending fixed-term tenancies “will end the injustice of tenants being trapped paying rent for substandard properties,”...

Letting agents unprepared for Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2025, 7 months ago | 0

One in three letting agents has admitted they have taken no steps to prepare for the implementation of the Renters’...

Landlords warn Renters’ Rights Act will delay EPC improvements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th November 2025, 7 months ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Act risks slowing down energy-efficiency upgrades, with more than half of landlords expected to delay or reduce...

Majority of renters unaware of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 7 months ago | 3

New findings reveal the majority of tenants have a lack of awareness about the Renters’ Rights Act, as the government...

Government sets rules on deposits and rent-in-advance for landlords in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 7 months ago | 14

The government has issued guidance to help landlords understand the rules they must follow when requesting rent at different stages...

Landlords offered a free Renters’ Rights Act health check

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Landlords are being advised to get ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act, with one leading letting agency warning that the...

Evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 7 months ago | 10

The government has issued guidance for landlords on evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour, including the introduction of a new ground...

Government tells landlords how to handle pet requests and refusals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 7 months ago | 75

The government has released guidance on what landlords need to do when their tenants request a pet. Under the Renters’...

Government clarifies deposit rules under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, many landlords have expressed concerns about how deposits will affect their ability to regain possession...

Government has no data on rent appeal workload as Renters’ Rights Act nears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 7 months ago | 0

The government has admitted it does not know how long the rent appeals system takes to handle cases, raising concerns...

Government publishes rules for landlords on rental discrimination

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 7 months ago | 9

The government has issued guidance for landlords on rental discrimination under the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords are prohibited from taking...